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Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial

Hunter Biden arrives with his lawyer Abbe Lowell for a deposition before the US House of Representatives. Washington^ DC USA 02-28-2024:

After deliberating for three hours, a jury on Tuesday in Delaware federal court found President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, guilty on all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. The three felony charges include making false statements in connection to buying a firearm, making a false statement with respect to information required to be kept in records and possession of a firearm by an individual who is an unlawful user of a controlled substance.

Prosecutors argued that Hunter Biden, 54, lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. The case involved allegation that the son of President Joe Biden lied on a federal background form on the topic of drug addiction in order to buy a handgun in 2018. Defense attorney Abbe Lowell argued that at the time Biden filled out the federal form he did not think that he was an addict, and that the federal government failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Hunter Biden willfully broke the law.

After the jury’s decision was announced, President Joe Biden said that said he and the first lady are proud of Hunter, who has been sober since 2019, and he accepts the outcome of the case and “will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal. Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that.”

In a statement after the verdict, Hunter Biden said: “I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome.”  His attorney, Abbe Lowell, added that they “will continue to vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter.”

Biden faces up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines; however, due to the fact he does not have a violent past and is a first-time offender, it is probable he will get a lighter sentence without prison time. Judge Maryellen Noreika did not set a sentencing date.

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Old Dominion teases new song, with harmonica played by Matthew Ramsey

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Memory Lane may have dropped less than a year ago, but Old Dominion is already ready to roll out new music from a forthcoming project.

“Yeah, that’s the way it goes these days, right?” lead singer Matthew Ramsey tells ABC Audio. “We’re putting out a song. But we are working on more music, but we do have a brand new song coming just in a couple weeks. So very excited. It’s the best song we’ve ever done.” 

“He plays the harmonica,” Brad Tursi reveals. “Yeah, I do play the harmonica on it,” Matthew says. “My harmonica debut. We’re going to have a harmonica-off with Chris Janson after this is all over.”

Surprised Matthew could play the harmonica? You’re not alone.

“We didn’t even know he could play it. We’ve been hanging out with this guy for decades now, and someone said, ‘Let’s try a harmonica on the song.’ And Matthew was like, ‘Yeah, get me a harmonica.’ And then, yeah, it was amazing,” the group’s Geoff Sprung recalls. 

“I used to play it a lot, but now I don’t anymore. But now I guess I do every night again,” adds Matthew, before Brad exclaims, “Get ready!” 

Memory Lane is Old Dominion’s latest album, and features the Megan Moroney-assisted “Can’t Break Up Now” and the chart-topping title track.

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Country Daypop

‘CMT CROSSROADS’ to feature Joran Davis and NEEDTOBREATHE

Jordan Davis performs at CMT's RAMJAM on June 3^ 2019 at TopGolf in Nashville^ Tennessee.

The newest installment of the iconic music franchise CMT Crossroads will feature rock band Needtobreathe and country singer-songwriter Jordan Davis, premiering on Thursday, June 13th at 8 pm ET/PT on CMT. Encore presentations of CMT Crossroads: Needtobreathe & Jordan Davis will be available on CMT VOD on June 14th, with subsequent encores on CMT Music and MTV Live on June 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

Needtobreathe and Davis are also dropping a special two-song collaboration after filming their episode of CMT Crossroads, titled “Among Friends.”  The collaboration will feature two of the mashups heard on Crossroads – “Banks” by Jordan Davis, and “Buy Dirt” by Needtobreathe, ahead of its release this Thursday, June 13th at 8 pm ET.

Filmed as part of a special outdoor taping in front of a live audience on campus at the University of Texas at Austin as part of CMT Music Awards Week in April, the episode follows their collaboration at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on CBS with a one-of-a-kind mashup of “Brother” and “Next Thing You Know.”

Jordan shared on Instagram: “It wouldn’t be right to work together on all these performances in these past few months and not give y’all some new music. Banks’ is my favorite @needtobreathe song and ‘Buy Dirt’ is their favorite of mine, so we grabbed at this opportunity to share these reimagined versions with y’all.”

To presave ‘Among Friends,’ head here. 

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Scotty McCreery tops country charts with ‘Rise and Fall’

Scotty McCreery at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2017 at T-Mobile Arena on April 2^ 2017 in Las Vegas^ NV

Scotty McCreery’s fifth studio album ‘Rise and Fall’ debuted atop Billboard’s Current Country Album Chart. The news comes shortly after McCreery’s sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Chart with “Cab in a Solo,” and marks the fifth time one of his albums has debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard chart.

Rise and Fall features 13 tracks, produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis. McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which were released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. “Lonely” is the sixth song released from the album, following lead single “Cab in a Solo” and tracks “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.”

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Pop Daypop

Charli XCX drops her new album ‘BRAT’

Charli XCX arrives at The Fashion Awards 2021 at Royal Albert Hall in London^ England. November 29^ 2021

Charli XCX has dropped her sixth studio album Brat, featuring the previously released singles “360,” “Von Dutch,” “Club Classics” and “B2b.”

The British singer-songwriter, 31, also recently released the video for ‘360’, her fourth track from Brat. The “360” visual, directed by Aidan Zamari, boast an all-star cast of Charli’s friends and collaborators, with the clip showing the pop artist meeting a group of pals at a restaurant, where they attempt to “fulfil the prophecy of finding a new hot internet girl. Ffrench, Matisse Andrews, Quenlin Blackwell, Sakura Bready, Anna Collins, Blizzy McGuire, Tess McMillan, Salem Mitchell, Peri Rosenzweig and Niki Takesh all appear in the video, which ends with all the actors in a single shot.

Take a look at the video for ‘360’ – here.
To stream ‘BRAT’ head here.

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Sabrina Carpenter drops video for ‘Please Please Please’ from upcoming LP ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Sabrina Carpenter at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. LOS ANGELES^ USA. February 02^ 2024

Sabrina Carpenter has announced her new album Short n’ Sweet, the pop singer’s sixth studio album, set to arrive August 23. Carpenter, who released the album’s lead single, “Espresso,” back in April. The album is the follow-up to Carpenter’s 2022 LP, ‘Emails I Can’t Send.’

Carpenter posted on her socials: “Short n’ Sweet” MY NEW ALBUM IS COMING OUT AUGUST 23rd!!!!💋 this project is quite special to me and i hope it’ll be something special to you too. preorder it now! i also have a surprise coming for you on thursday night so keep an eye out!!”

Carpenter, 25, also took to social media to announce the ‘surprise’ she referred to, dropping the next single off the new album titled ‘Please Please Please’.  The track is accompanying by the official video co-starring her real-life boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan, and finds Carpenter amid a whirlwind romance with a criminal.  Carpenter shared with Vogue: “I ended the last video getting arrested, so naturally I thought it would be satisfying to start the ‘Please Please Please’ video in jail. I liked the idea of falling in love with a convict and being shocked and embarrassed every time he commits crimes. I was sooo lucky to get Barry Keoghan in the video ’cause he is just magic on screen.”
Check out the video for ‘Please Please Please’ – here.

Pre-order ‘Short n’ Sweet’: here.
Stream ‘Please Please Please’ – here.

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Nashville notes: Scotty's next TV appearance + Kameron Marlowe's tour

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Kameron Marlowe has expanded his Keepin’ The Lights On World Tour with six international dates across Europe. The trek will kick off July 31 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and wrap in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Dec. 19. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to Kameron’s website.

Scotty McCreery will appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday to chat about his new album, Rise & Fall, and more. “Was great to finally meet Jennifer Hudson and chat about some of our shared experiences,” Scotty shared on social platform X. Tune-in information can be found at jenniferhudsonshow.com.

Lily Rose has announced her Runnin’ Outta Time Tour. The trek will hit 23 cities and feature openers Payton Smith, Harper Grace, Jordan Gray and Michael Warren. “After being able to open up for incredible artists like Sam Hunt, Shania Twain and Luke Bryan, I’m so excited to give the fans a full 90 minute set on the headlining tour. I feel like we’ve gained so many new fans while playing in amphitheaters and arenas, so I’m excited to see old and new faces for some headlining sets!” Lily shares. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time at lilyrosemusic.net.

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Luke Combs is helping you celebrate Father's Day

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Have a dad who loves Luke Combs? You’re in luck this Father’s Day.

Luke has teamed with American Greetings to roll out six new Father’s Day-ready Creatacards greetings. 

The e-cards are inspired by songs from Luke’s forthcoming album, Fathers & Sons. You’ll be able to customize the card with pictures, video personalized messages and more.

While Fathers & Sons isn’t out yet, you can attach a snippet of one of five tracks from the record: “Huntin’ By Yourself,” “Plant a Seed,” “Remember Him That Way,” “Whoever You Turn out To Be” and “The Man He Sees In Me.”

Luke’s the latest country artist to collaborate with American Greetings. He follows Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson, both with cards on the platform.

Fathers & Sons drops Friday and can be preordered and presaved now.

To gift your dad a customized Luke Combs Father’s Day card, head to americangreetings.com/luke-combs.

Here’s the track list for Fathers & Sons:

“Front Door Famous”
“In Case I Ain’t Around”
“Huntin’ by Yourself”
“Little Country Boys”
“Whoever You Turn Out to Be”
“Remember Him That Way”
“The Man He Sees in Me”
“All I Ever Do is Leave”
“Plant a Seed”
“Ride Around Heaven”
“My Old Man Was Right”
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”

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Miranda Lambert teases “Wranglers” music video

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Miranda Lambert‘s about to drop the music video for her latest single, “Wranglers.”

The country superstar took to social platform X recently to share snapshots from the visualizer, which include Miranda in a cowboy hat, a kerosene tank and a cinematic poster of the “Wranglers” video.

“WRANGLERS. MUSIC VIDEO. Coming soon. (Real soon),” Miranda wrote on X.

“Wranglers” is currently approaching the top 40 of the country charts. It’s also the first preview of Miranda’s forthcoming new album, and debut project with Republic Records and Big Loud Records. 

To catch Miranda on the road this summer, head to mirandalambert.com.

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Maddie & Tae's Taylor expecting baby #2

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Maddie & Tae‘s Taylor Dye and her husband, Josh Kerr, are expecting their second child, a boy.

The announcement arrived on Maddie & Tae’s and Taylor’s socials alongside a photo of Taylor, Josh and their 2-year-old daughter, Leighton Grace, holding up sonogram pictures.

“baby BOY joining us this fall and we couldn't be more excited,” Taylor captioned her Instagram post.

“ahhh the sweetest family!” Ashley Cooke commented. 

“Amazing news man. Guess this wasn't something u wanted to mention to me in our writing session 3 days ago???” Lady A‘s Charles Kelley added.

Taylor and Josh welcomed Leighton on Jan. 17, 2022. 

Maddie and her husband, Jonah Font, are parents to 9-month-old Forrest. 

Maddie & Tae recently released their new song, “Sad Girl Summer.” The duo’s latest project is 2022’s Through The Madness Vol. 1 and Through The Madness Vol. 2, which was preceded by their 2020 full-length album, The Way It Feels.

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